$136,350
SOLD DEC 18, 2015

1509 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,116 Sq Ft
9,900 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of December 2015

Very, very nice remodeled 3 bedroom with newly refinished hardwood floors and tile. New kitchen with stainless appliances, finished basement with family room, non-conforming bedroom and 1/2 bath, new paint, new kitchen door, updated electrical. Move right in. Extra parking space, fenced back yard. Everything you need at a great price in a great neighborhood. Close to schools, shopping, bus line, restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Farrell

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Rafaela Johnson

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,988

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 9,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 132

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10012082001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,988

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 125.36
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 122.18
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1116
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 500
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1116
  • Total Sq Ft: 1116

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2270
  • Lot S F: 9900
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 75 X 132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10012082001000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2988.00
  • Net Taxes: 2988.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Palmer Cynthia S and Palmer George R
Bought by
Pasco Storage Unlimited
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-33.28%
Total Days on Market
100
Current Estimated Value
$230,154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,154
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.73%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
May 26, 2015
Sold by
Palmer George R and Palmer Cynthia S
Bought by
Palmer Cynthia S
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-33.28%

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $80,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Sold $136,350 -2.5% $122 / Sq Ft
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $139,900 +74.9% $125 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $80,000 -33.3% $72 / Sq Ft
06/13/2015 06/13/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $119,900 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,218 $214,400 $42,500 $171,900
2023 $4,436 $214,400 $42,500 $171,900
2022 $4,402 $188,200 $38,400 $149,800
2021 $4,208 $188,200 $38,400 $149,800
2020 $4,370 $168,600 $34,200 $134,400
2019 $4,042 $168,600 $34,200 $134,400
2018 $4,002 $150,400 $29,900 $120,500
2017 $3,554 $150,400 $29,900 $120,500
2016 $3,096 $131,400 $26,000 $105,400
2015 $3,096 $129,500 $26,000 $103,500
2014 $2,872 $124,500 $24,600 $99,900
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 503950

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-12082001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Merle Hay

1509 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1509 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311 and is currently priced at $136,350, approximately $122 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 1509 Merle Hay Rd is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Windsor Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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